Rihal

Object

Book holder

Title

Rihal

Production date

1986

Material

Wood

Dimensions

height (Whole): 199mmwidth (whole): 415mmdepth (whole): 10mm

Description

Rihal - a wooden holder for the Quran. This hand-carved, folding book holder is frequently a feature in Pakistani Muslim homes. This rihal was purchased for the museum at a bazaar in Lahore, Pakistan by a Hackney resident.